For many, displaying at the Carbon County Fair has become a familytradition, for others it may be their first time entering an item at the fair.

Since the inception of the fair, exhibits have more than tripled."More and more members of ourCarbon County and West Penn Township community are participating," said Kristin Simmons, superintendent of the still exhibits at the fair.The displays include everything from foods to arts and crafts and everything in between."Everyone has a special talent and displaying at this year's fair is one way to take pride in showcasing their skills," she said.There are hundreds of competition categories for all ages. The fair works closely with the 4-H program, however there are also open classes for all residents of Carbon County and West Penn Township for entries and exhibits as well.To enter an item in the fair, visit the fair's website at

www.carboncountyfair.com to download a registration form or obtain a hard copy of the premium guide book at one of the following locations: Hazle Park Meats, Albrightsville; Bailey's Building Supplies, New Ringgold; Jim Thorpe Train Station; Penn State Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe; Lansford Borough Office; Carbon County Conservation Office; Fast Fill; Marzen's Feed and Hardware; Normal Square Mini Mart; Miller's Country Store, Lehighton; state Rep. Doyle Heffley's office, Lehighton,Lansford and Albrightsville offices;Nesquehoning True Value; Palmerton Borough Hall; Summit Hill Borough Office; Berger's Farm Home & Garden Center, Trachsville; Weatherly Borough Office and Ag-Industrial, West Penn Township.To participate, all exhibits must be grown, produced or made in Carbon County or West Penn Township, located in Schuylkill County, in the last year by a Carbon County or West Penn Township resident.The general registration form is on page 69 in the premium guide. Advance registration is required. All entry forms must be postmarked by July 18.For a complete listing of rules, refer to the premium guide book.Only preregistered entries will be accepted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Aug. 2, which is the day before the opening of the fair.Any questions regarding completion of the registration forms can be referred to Rosa Hawk at 610-826-5352, Deanna Cunfer at 610-377-3749 or Kristin Simmons at 570-778-9026. Exhibits must be picked up the day after the fair, unless notified otherwise.The fair will be held on Aug. 3-8,on Little Gap Road in Palmerton.For more information about the fair, go to

www.carboncountyfair.com or call610-826-1862.